Ananthan Kaadu
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Director Jiyen Krishnakumar teams up with master writer Murali Gopy for “Ananthan Kaadu”. Made on a grand budget of over ₹60 crores, this bilingual (Malayalam and Tamil) action thriller is already getting amazing early reviews for its intense action and strong political story.
🎤 A Writer Who Sings!
Did You Know? The movie features a very special tracking song named “Vedicha Theeyaal”. What makes it unique is that the brilliant scriptwriter of the film, Murali Gopy, not only wrote the lyrics for this song but also sang it himself!
About the Movie – The Plot
Set in the late 1980s, the story happens in a state capital’s dark slums. It follows a group of four mercenaries who deeply love music but live a very violent life. As they fight for daily survival, they get pulled into the dangerous, double-edged political games of that era.
The Power of Murali Gopy’s Script
Writer Murali Gopy (famous for blockbusters like Lucifer and Empuraan) is the brain behind this movie. He has written the script like a graphic novel, mixing real historical events with deep socio-political commentary. According to Murali Gopy, the story focuses on the raw idea that even in a civilised society, there is a hidden “jungle” inside human minds where only the fittest survive.
Arya’s Big Malayalam Lead Debut
Tamil superstar Arya is finally making his grand entry as a solo lead in Malayalam cinema! He plays the intense and rugged character named ‘Vetri’. Arya loved the layered story so much that he dedicated more than two years of hard work just for this single project.
Cast and Crew
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The Lead Star: Arya (as Vetri).
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Massive Star Cast: Murali Gopy, Dev Mohan, Nikhila Vimal, Regina Cassandra, Indrans, Sunil, Appani Sarath, and Vijayaraghavan.
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Director: Jiyen Krishnakumar.
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Writer: Murali Gopy.
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Music Director: B. Ajaneesh Loknath (Making his huge Malayalam debut after the massive success of Kantara).
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Cinematography: S. Yuva.
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Producers: S. Vinod Kumar & Gokulam Gopalan (Sree Gokulam Movies).
Release Date and Details
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Theatrical Release: Releasing in cinemas today, June 25, 2026.
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Languages: Bilingual (Shot and released in both Malayalam and Tamil).
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Genre: Political / Action Thriller.
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Running Time: 2 hours 37 minutes (157 minutes).
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Certificate: ‘A’ (Adults Only) because of raw and intense action scenes.
OTT Release Date & Platform
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OTT Platform: The official digital rights have not been announced yet. However, big-budget pan-South Indian movies like this usually go to Amazon Prime Video or Netflix.
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Expected Release: Keeping the standard theatrical window in mind, expect this movie to come on OTT around early August 2026.
Tips for Audiences
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Strictly for Adults: This is an ‘A’ rated movie with raw, realistic violence. It is a serious political action film, so do not plan this as a light family outing with small children.
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Watch out for Indrans: Veteran actor Indrans plays a very serious and challenging role in this movie. He has stated himself that this is one of the most important characters of his entire career.
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The BGM Magic: With Kantara fame Ajaneesh Loknath composing the music, the background score is getting high praise. Watch it in a good theatre with great sound quality!
